Department: Dean, Law

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

The department will either be hiring for a Program Director I or Program Director II. 

Program Director I 

Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives.
1. Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
2. Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.
3. Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program.
4. Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives.
5. Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs.
6. Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration.
7. Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations.
8. May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Program Director II 

1. Oversees a large department, program or center.
2. Manages budget and engages in strategic planning to ensure all goals are met.
3. Hires and directs the activities of staff.
4. Resolves personnel issues as they arise.
5. Engages in budget-planning, grant oversight, and policy development.
6. Implements new programs and projects and monitors ongoing activities of department or center.
7. Reviews department policies and processes and implements improvements as needed.
8. Represents department or center to internal and external constituents.
9. Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.

Additional Posting Information:

Manages the daily operations of an assigned area within the Admissions office, such as processing, recruiting, or campus visits. Oversees the activities of the staff in planning, goal-setting, and other facets of on-campus recruiting activities.

• Maintains a high-quality recruitment plan to attract highly qualified applicants.
• Supervises and trains student Ambassadors to provide customer service, advising, transfer services, campus information, and tours to prospective students.
• Collaborates with academic colleges and other university constituents to develop and implement coordinated recruitment services and objectives.
• Coordinates ongoing recruitment projects such as campus tours and class visits.
• Oversees the student Ambassador program.
• Assesses customer service provided to students and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Plans, organizes and supervises university/college recruitment projects, events and travel.
• Plans, organizes and supervises admitted student events, such as admitted student days, online programming, and office hours.
• Assists with the onboarding process of admitted students.
• Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding national and regional recruitment trends as well as issues unique to University of Houston.
• Participates in the revision and maintenance of the policies and procedures for customer service procedures in the Office of Admissions.
• Assists with the preparation of office publications and reports including newsletters, website updates, office brochures, and the admitted student Facebook page.
• Represents the department at events as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

Office Scheduling

The Assistant Director of Admissions must be in the office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Some evenings and weekend days will be required.

Education: Juris Doctorate Degree preferred

Additional Notes to Applicant: This search is coordinated by the ADSA office. In addition to the formal application made in response to this posting, applicants should send the office a short email to Assistant Dean for Admissions, Pilar Mensah – lpmensah@central.uh.edu. Please express your interest and attach a resume or curriculum vitae to that email.